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Bobby Robson was born in Sacriston, United Kingdom on February 18, 1933. Bobby Robson was listed as an association football player, autobiographer and association football coach. Death is recorded on July 31, 2009, at the age of 76. Awards on record include Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Knight Bachelor.
My Take
Sir Bobby Robson represents, to me, the ideal of a football man. A player who wore the England shirt and a manager who guided the national team while winning a UEFA Cup with little Ipswich Town, he combined a fierce competitive edge with a warmth that earned universal affection. The knighthood felt almost incidental beside the respect he commanded in every dressing room. Even after his passing in 2009, his foundation continues supporting people fighting cancer, which is a legacy more meaningful than any trophy. He was a gentleman on and off the pitch, and I hold him in the highest regard.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bobby Robson
- Name (Japanese)
- ボビー・ロブソン
- Reading
- ぼびー・ろぶそん
- Born
- February 18, 1933 – July 31, 2009
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Sacriston, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- association football player / autobiographer / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Knight Bachelor
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bobby Robson born?
Born February 18, 1933.
When did Bobby Robson die?
Died July 31, 2009, aged 76.
Where was Bobby Robson from?
Bobby Robson was from Sacriston, United Kingdom.
What did Bobby Robson do?
Bobby Robson worked as association football player, autobiographer, association football coach.
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